• Show Date: 01/09/2024
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Robert Lane Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 16/09/2024

City Of Birmingham Canine Association

Breed: Spaniel (Welsh Springer)
Many thanks to the organisers of the show. It was excellent. Also, many thanks to the stewards who were very helpful and efficient, keeping the classes flowing. However, due to the manhole drains being covered with the carpet they did affect some of the youngsters when moving around the ring. Veteran Dog (2 entries, 1 abs) 1st Smith’s Isfryn Peeping Tom JW A very well-balanced dog who was very fit for his age. He has a well-proportioned head, dark eyes and neat ears. He has a good lay of shoulder and straight forelegs with well-padded feet. Level in top-line with a lovely red and white sheen of coat, he has well-muscled quarters and well-let down hocks. Puppy Dog (2 entries, 0 abs) 1st Graham’s Nyliram Edge of Glory A youngster with a very pleasing well-balanced head, a correct bite and a very good expression. His shoulders are well laid back with a good return of upper arm. He also has well bent stifles and the neatest of well-padded feet. Very good on the move. Pleased to award him Best Puppy in Breed. 2nd Graham’s Nyliram Born This Way A youngster very close to the first winner. Level in top-line and well balanced in front construction. He is the brother of the first dog but today not quite as confident on the move but he is very promising and could be first as he matures and gains more experience. Junior Dog (2 entries, 1 abs) 1st Wallington’s Ferndel Renzo At Rovinjdal A very pleasing young male’s outline with good angulation fore and aft. Well boned and well-let down in hocks. He was shown today with an excellent coat and moved quite well but needs to gain a little more confidence. Graduate Dog (1 entry, 0 abs) 1st Wallington’s Ferndel Renzo At Rovinjdal Post Graduate Dog (1 entry 0 abs) 1st Williams’ Nyliram The Alibi For Trebettyn JW Only one in this class but nevertheless he has a lovely head and expression, an excellent reach of neck into well-laid shoulders. He is deep in chest with well sprung ribs and short in couplings. He has a slight arch over strong loins and should have a bright future as he is particularly good on the move fore and aft. He just needs a little more time to mature. Limit Dog (6 entries 1 abs) 1st Allen’s Eiriandylis By George This male has a masculine well-proportioned head onto a good reach of neck. Very well-laid shoulders into a level top-line and a slight arch over the loin. He has well-bent stifles with a good width if thigh that were well-muscled. Front legs straight, he has a well-defined brisket and well sprung ribs. Outline is very impressive and his movement is smooth and flowing in action; covering the ring efficiently. Pleased to award him the Reserve CC. 2nd Harrison’s Glenbrows Casanova JW Two excellent males in this class; both with correct confirmation. My second place is also a very good mover but I just preferred my first-place winner on movement. Nevertheless, two excellent dogs in this class. 3rd Hepworth’s Kamunting’s Mad Hatter Open Dog (5 entries 1 abs) 1st Marrella’s Sh.Ch. Ferndel Water Mark (AI) He has a correct well-proportioned head and is a lovely dog from any angle. He is masculine with good angulation fore and aft, a well-defined brisket, lovely straight front with well-padded tight feet. He has an excellent body, short in couplings with an excellent bend of well-muscled stifle. Well-let down in hocks and straight back pasterns. He is firm in top-line with correct tail-set. This dog covered the ground as if he could go all day. Shown in excellent coat and body condition, a completely sound dog. Pleased to award him the CC and also Best of Breed. 2nd Gaylor & Robertson’s Heniveruce King Of Brewers For Aprilflash This dog has a very pleasing head with dark eyes. He is well boned with a good straight front, deep in chest with well sprung ribs and overall of very good quality indeed. I preferred my first place winner on movement but nevertheless in this class there are very nice quality dogs who must all have had a good show career. 3rd Williams’ Sh.Ch. Isfryn Spot The Difference Trebettyn VW Good Citizens Dog (1 entry 0 abs) 1st Woodham’s Glynell Jiffy A 9-year-old dog with a good body and excellent feet. Head well balanced and sporting a level top-line. He is well off for bone and has a lovely bend of stifle. He moved out quite well and is a very confident male. Special Beginners Bitch (2 entries 0 abs) 1st Cochrane’s Eiriandylis Confusion A one-year old bitch with a feminine expression, dark in eye and balanced head. She has good angulation fore and aft and when she matures she should have a bright future. She moved out quite well when settled and was awarded the Best of Special Beginners. 2nd Lockie’s Gwirgariad Shooting Star Quite close to the first place winner, she is also pleasing in head but her shoulders are not quite as well-laid back as my first place but she has good stifles and well-let down hocks. She also moved out very well, when settled, for such a youngster. More time and experience should improve this youngster. Veteran Bitch (4 entries, 1 abs) 1st Bonser-Hadfield Glenbrows Faith An 8-year-old very settled and confident bitch with a pleasing head and kind expression. She has a good reach of neck with well laid shoulders leading into a firm top-line. Her return of upper arm is also correct. Well sprung in rib, she has well-turned stifles and won this class on movement. Very fit for a veteran. 2nd Waller’s Isfryn Lady Godiva At Fireglow JW The outline of this bitch is impressive. Her coat and condition is quite special and she has good angulation fore and aft. Very close to my first place who just moved out more impressively on the day. 3rd Tyler’s Highclare Made Of Honour At Eiriandylis Puppy Bitch (4 entries, 0 abs) 1st Robert’s Nyliram Just Dance With Cwrtafon This 7-month-old bitch is deep in chest and is short coupled. She has good bone and straight forelegs and good fore-angulation. For such a youngster she moved out very well. She also has a lovely coat and she is in very good condition with the neatest of feet. 2nd Smith’s Nyliram Hold My Hand At Isfryn This is the litter sister to the first bitch, so they are very similar in type but this bitch is not quite as mature or as deep in chest at the present time. Nevertheless, since she has good angulation she should improve overall as she matures. Two very nice puppies who should have a bright future. 3rd Lockie’s Gwirgariad Shooting Star Junior Bitch (5 entries, 1 abs) 1st Harrison’s Glenbrows Harmony JW A bitch full of quality; she has a pleasing feminine head, dark eyes, neat ears, and a good reach of neck into well-laid shoulders and a firm top-line. She has a good return of upper arm and well boned straight forelegs with well arched feet. She was well turned out and shown with a super sheen to her flat coat. Everything today fits well and she won the class on outstanding movement. She was also very well presented. Pleased to award her the Reserve CC and I am sure she will be made up to a champion. 2nd Cochrane’s Eiriandylis Confusion See first place in Special Beginners Bitch Class. 3rd McIlwaine & Reynolds’ Ferndel Rebecca For Benoveor Graduate Bitch (4 entries, 0 abs) 1st Sutherland’s Jacranella Graceful (AI) A pretty bitch with correct feminine head and the neatest of ears. She also has a very good outline with good angulation fore and aft and a well-defined brisket. She is a short-coupled bitch with equally nice stifles and well-let down hocks. Shown in good coat and condition and sporting the neatest of feet, she won this class on confirmation and movement. 2nd Buckwell’s Killena One Moment In Time This bitch has a lovely expression with a dark eye. She does not have quite the angulation as first but she is balanced. She is short in the couplings and has moderate stifles. She was shown in nice coat and moved very well. 3rd Mcilwaine & Reynolds Ferndel Rececca For Benoveor Post Graduate Bitch (4 entries, 1 abs) 1st Tyler’s Eiriandylis Life of Riley She has a pleasing well balanced head with a good stop, dark eyes and bright expression. Very nice angulation fore and aft with very good bend of stifles and straight back pasterns. Her tail is well set and well carried on the move. This bitch has a very good quality coat and overall outline. She is very good on her stride and hind action across the ring. 2nd Blackfords Amblelight Adhara JW This feminine bitch also has a very nice outline and is well off for bone and substance. Deep in chest, she is short coupled and has lovely well-muscled quarters which she used with a confident stride and a good attitude. 3rd Seymours’ Pegasett Amber Dawn Limit Bitch (3 entries 0 abs) 1st Holland’s Ferndel Starshine Over Flatcharm A two-year-old bitch who was very nice to go over. She has ideal angulation both fore and aft. Her front legs are well boned and straight, with the neatest of feet. She also has a correct length of leg. She is clean in neck and she has well-laid shoulders and a firm well-muscled top-line. Her stifles have a very good second well-muscled thigh. This bitch was presented well moved effortlessly across the ring. Pleased to award her the Bitch CC. After my judging appointment, I was pleased to learn that this was her third CC. Congratulations on making her up. 2nd Shawyer’s Menstonia Wish Come True This bitch also has a well-proportioned head with a defined stop and neat ears. Her balance is very good and she is deep in the chest with well sprung ribs and moderate stifles. Feet neat and a pleasing outline. She was a pleasure to watch move as her gait was quite efficient. 3rd Morgan’s Benoveor Endless Love At Rubydown Open Bitch (4 entries, 0 abs) 1st Graham’s Sh.Ch. Nyliram Telling Tales JW ShCEx OSW This bitch was quite a challenge. In virtually every aspect she is very impressive. Nevertheless, I just preferred the lay of shoulder on my Bitch CC winner. However, every other aspect is of attractive and she was particularly very impressive with her confidence when moving and showing. She was presented with an excellent coat and in very good condition. 2nd Reynolds & McIlwaine’s Benoveor Can’t Buy Me Love She has a very pleasing well-proportioned head but is a little soft in top-line and needs a little more muscle when on the move. Her confirmation is good but her movement not quite as confident as my first place winner. 3rd Seymour’s Pegasett Written In The Stars Good Citizens Bitch (1entry, 0 abs) 1st Morgan’s Beneover Endless Love At Rubydown She was third in limit bitch and she is nice to go over. She has a good top-line with a correct tail-set. Well let down hocks, she was very well turned out and well-presented both standing and also when she moved across the ring. Judge Mr Bob Lane (Kulawand)